Carolyn Hager Byers, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Ms. Byers was born April 24, 1942, to the late James E. and Henrietta Lambert Hager.

Carolyn leaves behind a loving family, including her son, Robert Byers Jr.; daughter, Leann Hartness (Andy); grandson, Dylan Hartness; granddaughter, Bailey Hartness (Juan Reyes); great-grand daughter, Sophia Grace Reyes; sister, Peggy Roberts (Burlie); and brother, Jimmy Hager.

Carolyn was a faithful member of New Sterling ARP Church, was a loving mother, grandma, and great grandma. She was kind-hearted and loving to all.

A public lie-in-state for those wishing to say their private goodbyes to Ms. Byers will be held Friday, February 25, 2022, from 1 to 2 p.m. at New Sterling ARP Church in Stony Point. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Tim Watson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends and family after the burial in the church fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Ms. Byers honor made to Gordon Hospice House, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com for the Byers family.

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Byers family.